Your reviews and referrals matter
We are constantly grateful for the supportive and loyal clients we have developed over the years. Your comments and appreciation keep us on the right road to providing the superior automotive service you deserve. Your reviews and referrals are not only the highest compliments we can receive, but they’re the lifeblood of our new business. If you like what you’ve found at Tom Dwyer Automotive Services, please tell a friend or take a minute to write a review on Yelp, Angieslist, Google, or the review site of your choice. Thank you!
How’s that Referral Rewards program going?
The new Referral Reward program is off to a great start, so we thought we’d tell you about it. It’s only been going on for about 6 weeks, but 18 clients have already used it for a total donation so far of $640.12! These are the groups our clients have picked for donations (all are web links if you’d care to donate yourself)…
Surfrider Foundation PETA Planned Parenthood Artichoke Community Music
Best Friends Animal Society Multnomah Animal Control Oregon Food Bank (twice)
Wild Salmon Center KBOO MoveOn.org Feral Cat Coalition Act Blue
Wendy Davis for Governor PHAME Operation Nightwatch XRAY-FM OPB
We certainly hope you’ll take part, too. It’s simple… for every new client you refer to us we’ll donate 20% (up to $50) of the qualifying purchases from their first invoice to the non-profit group of your choice. Each quarter we’ll highlight the client and group with the most referrals and make an additional donation of up to $200.00 to their cause. Then, at the end of the year we’ll highlight the client and group with the highest total referrals and make an additional donation of up to $500.00 to their cause. You can get the full details on our Referral Reward webpage, located here.
Although we’ll be thankful for anyone you refer, oil changes, tires, and batteries don’t count toward donation totals. And remember, referrals don’t have to come singly- you can coordinate your group to come in as a whole.
Thank you to everyone who has participated so far, both for your loyalty and your generosity! We’re calling our next group of referrers this week, and we hope to see your group on the list next month!
Latest Automotive Recalls
Automobiles are just like any other product; occasional flaws in manufacture or design can cause problems once they leave the factory. When an issue is identified the manufacturers and government work hard to bring the vehicles back in for refit or repair, but not all recalls make the front pages. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration maintains a constantly updated list of recalls from every manufacturer. The last month’s recalls are below, but clicking the button at right will take you to the full list at the NHTSA website.
- March 7: 6,954 Honda CB500 and CBR500 motorcycles from 2013, Recalled for engine bolts that may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in loss of power and engine stalling.
- March 7: 130 Freedom Motors wheelchair accessible vehicles from 2008-2010, including converted Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country models, Recalled for the rear axle which may develop cracks and result in axle failure.
- March 6: 7,067 Toyota Highlander vehicles from 2014, Recalled for the third row middle seat belt which may not be properly anchored, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- March 6: 30 Trailers USA horse trailers from 2013, Recalled for door locks that may jam, locking individuals inside without an exit.
- February 28: 5,664 Chrysler Ram ProMaster vehicles from 2014, Recalled for potential brake fluid leakage, resulting in a reduction of brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- February 28: 2,453 Four Wheel & Six-Pac truck campers from 2006-2013, Recalled for door locks that may jam, locking individuals inside without an exit.
- February 27: Updated: 1,367,146 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5 and Solstice, Saturn Ion vehicles from 2003-2007, Recalled for ignition switches that may move out of the run position, turning off the engine or causing the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
- February 25: 47 Heartland Recreational Vehicles fifth wheel travel trailers from 2014, Recalled for incorrect tire labels which could result in wrong tire size replacement or wrong tire pressure, causing tire failure.
- February 24: 24,000 Yamaha motorcycles from 2009-2013, including YZFR1 and XTZ12 models, Recalled for headlight bulb sockets that may overheat or melt, causing headlight failure.
- February 24: 13,535 Nissan Frontier vehicles from 2012-2014, Recalled for a potential electrical short which may cause a fire.
- February 21: 1,440 Vail Sport tubeless trailer tires recalled by Double Camel, in cooperation with Lionshead Specialty Tires and Wheels, For potential failure under prolonged usage.
- February 21: 733 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles from 2013, Recalled for driver side seat mounted air bags that may have been incorrectly wired, which could result in the air bag not deploying when needed.
- February 20: 444 Spartan Gladiator emergency vehicles from 2008-2011, Recalled for the engine fan which can potentially shatter and cause injury to those nearby.
- February 19: 452 Spartan motorhomes from 2010-2014, Recalled for potential breaking of the sway bar, resulting in poor vehicle handling.
- February 19: 247 Trails West recreational trailers from 2010-2014, Recalled for the plastic furnace intake fan which may melt, causing the furnace to overheat.
- February 18: 11,961 Kia Sportage vehicles from 2014, Recalled for incorrect labels regarding tire pressure, which could result in tire damage.
- February 18: 264 Nu Wa fifth wheels and trailers from 2011-2013, including Hitchhiker LS and Discover America models, Recalled for door locks that may jam, leaving individuals inside without an exit.
- February 14: 700,000 Toyota Prius vehicles from 2010-2014, Recalled for transistors that may become damaged from high-operating temperatures, which could shut the vehicle down while in operation.
- February 14: 261,114 Toyota vehicles from 2012-2013, including Tacoma and Lexus Rx350 models, Recalled for various systems that may become inoperative, including Antilock Brake System and Vehicle Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- February 12: Nearly 3.8 million Graco toddler and booster car seats from 2009-2013, including Comfort Sport and Argos models, Recalled for the harness buckle which may become stuck, causing difficulty removing the child and increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
- February 11: 5,839 Winnebago trailers and fifth wheels from 2011-2014, Recalled for door locks that may jam, leaving individuals inside without an exit.
- February 10: 7,935 Chrysler Ram ProMaster vehicles from 2014, Recalled for accelerator pedals that may get stuck, resulting in uncontrolled acceleration.
- February 5: 399 EverGreen recreational vehicles from 2013, Recalled for door locks that may jam, leaving individuals inside without an exit.
- February 4: 5,001 Aston Martin vehicles from 2008-2014, including Rapide and Vantage models, Recalled for a manufacturing error that may cause the accelerator pedal arm to break, causing the engine to go to idle.
- February 4: 31,581 B&W Tow & Stow Adjustable Mounts, Recalled for securing pins that may fracture, causing the trailer being towed to separate from the vehicle.
- January 29: 2,800 Triumph motorcycles from 2012-2014, including Tiger Explorer and Trophy models, Recalled for the electronic control unit hardware and software which may cause the motorcycle to unexpectedly shut down.
- January 29: 61 Roadtrek RSCM motorhomes from 2013-2014, Recalled for potential damage to the brake line, increasing the risk of a crash
